Closed · PDS-AEIF-FY26-01 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Nigeria, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 11, 2026
Close date
3
Expected awards

The verdict

Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Nigeria that offered $5,000 -- $35,000 across 3 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
3
expected awards
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - is cataloged under number PDS-AEIF-FY26-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Nigeria. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 12, 2026 and last updated on March 18, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $35,000. The agency has projected $105,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 3 awards. If the agency funds the expected 3 awards from the $105,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $35,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 11, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000 -- $35,000

Close Date

May 11, 2026

Posted

March 12, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$105,000

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria announces a limited competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). AEIF provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs to apply the skills gained during their exchanges and implement innovative solutions to global challenges in their communities. Since 2011, AEIF has supported nearly 500 alumni-led projects worldwide through a competitive process. This year, in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary (Freedom 250), all projects must celebrate this milestone and highlight the United States’ commitment to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous nation while showcasing American excellence. Projects should: honor U.S. Values, Patriotism, and Global Contributions, Promote Global Understanding of U.S. Founding Principles, and Inspire the Next 250 Years of U.S. Leadership and Innovation. Project can include events separate from celebrating Independence Day.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Mission Nigeria Alumni Team

Key Dates

Posted March 12, 2026
Close Date May 11, 2026
Archive Date June 10, 2026
Last Updated March 18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund", offered by U.S. Mission to Nigeria. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria announces a limited competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). AEIF provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponso...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 11, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $35,000. Total estimated funding: $105,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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